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22nd Sep 2025

Chairs Briefing: Autumn Term 2025 – In Person Event

Overview of Learning

The Chairs’ Briefings are held early each term in order to prepare chairs of the board for their forthcoming board meetings and to equip them with the knowledge, information and advice needed to effectively undertake their role. The Chairs’ Briefing sessions aim to:

  • Deepen the understanding of the role of the chair
  • Enhance confidence and skills in managing the role and relationships.
  • Widen the strategies for developing the partnership between the governing or trust board, the senior leadership team and staff.
  • Share leadership issues and make good use of the skills and knowledge of others.
  • Provide information about meeting procedure and regulations.

Audience:

All Chairs of Bolton Schools and Academies. Vice Chairs may attend if the Chair cannot attend.

Presenter:

Rachael Worthington, Governance Services Manager

Format:

The Chairs’ Briefings  last for 1 hour, with an additional 30 minutes provided at the end for networking opportunities.

Chairs’ only need to attend one of the two sessions provided each term.

This session will be held in person at the Inclusive Education Learning Centre@Smithills .

Pricing and Cancelation

Attendance is free of charge to those boards that purchase the Clerking and Support Service Level Agreement. A charge of £75.00 per person, per session will be made for those schools not buying into the service.

Price per session: Free

Venue: Inclusive Education and Learning Centre@Smithills

Time: 1.30pm

Category: Chairs' Briefing

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